摘要 |
<p>PNEUMATIC TIRE A pneumatic tire wherein the tread portion comprises a plurality of independent projections 38 arranged so as to provide a plurality of substantially axially extending grooves 40 from the centerplane of the tire to the tread edge. The independent projections 38 have a rigid portion 42 and at least one flexible portion 44 such that when a braking force is applied the flexible portion deforms so as to improve water drainage from the tread portion of the tire.</p> |